MOUNTPARK (POSSIBLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The Mountpark is a proper deep dive, sitting at 45m, so this is one for the technical crew or those comfortable with extended decompression. We love its intact bow, which still points defiantly upwards, giving a real sense of its final moments. Dropping onto the deck, you’ll find the steering quadrant remarkably preserved, often draped in dead man’s fingers that sway gently in the current. Our favourite time to dive here is on a slack tide, otherwise, you can get pulled along pretty quick. Visibility, as with most deeper wrecks in the Channel, can be a bit of a lottery, but even in murkier conditions, the sheer scale of the wreck emerges from the gloom, making for an atmospheric dive. Look for conger eels tucked into the darker recesses of the holds, and the usual suspects like bib and pollock patrol the superstructure. It's a proper British wreck dive, rugged and rewarding for those who make the effort.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
51.235170, -4.646650
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
45m

Marine Protected Area: Lundy

Best Time to Dive in Cornwall & Devon

The warmest water temperatures in Cornwall & Devon occur in January, averaging 9.6°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 9.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 9.6°C (air: 7.3°C)
  • February: 9.6°C (air: 8.4°C)
  • March: 9.6°C (air: 8.6°C)
  • April: 9.6°C (air: 10.1°C)
  • May: 9.6°C (air: 12.6°C)
  • June: 9.6°C (air: 15.2°C)
  • July: 9.6°C (air: 16.6°C)
  • August: 9.6°C (air: 17.1°C)
  • September: 9.6°C (air: 15.9°C)
  • October: 9.6°C (air: 13.5°C)
  • November: 9.6°C (air: 10.7°C)
  • December: 9.6°C (air: 8.7°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Cornwall & Devon

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Marine Life in Cornwall & Devon

Home to 192 recorded species including 93 reef fish, 18 sharks & rays, 13 whales & dolphins, 11 crabs & lobsters, 11 other, 10 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for MOUNTPARK (POSSIBLY)

Based on average water temperature of 9.6°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 10°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories